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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 560.00 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 560.00 and 129.69 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 560.00 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/560.00 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 560.00 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 72,626.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,626.72/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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